Description

1H-Imidazolium, 1-(Carboxymethyl)-3-Methyl-, Bromide is a functionalized ionic liquid and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is valued for its unique zwitterionic character and reactivity, making it a key building block in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel catalysts, surfactants, and ionic liquids with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, particularly those requiring functionalized imidazolium moieties.
• Ionic Liquid Precursor: Serves as a key starting material for creating task-specific ionic liquids with carboxylate functionality for catalysis and separation processes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce ionic groups into polymers, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, conductivity, or antimicrobial activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) ligands and catalysts used in organic synthesis and metal coordination chemistry.
• Surface-Active Agents: Utilized in the development of novel surfactants and dispersants due to its amphiphilic structure.
• Agrochemical Research: Investigated as an intermediate for synthesizing new generation herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Analytical Chemistry: May be used as a component in chiral stationary phases for chromatography or as an additive in capillary electrophoresis.

Basic Information

Product Name	1H-Imidazolium, 1-(Carboxymethyl)-3-Methyl-, Bromide
CAS No.	671793-14-9
Molecular Formula	C6H9BrN2O2
Molecular Weight	221.05 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Carboxymethyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide; 3-Methyl-1-carboxymethylimidazolium bromide; (Carboxymethyl)(methyl)imidazolium bromide; CM-MIM Br; N-Carboxymethyl-N'-methylimidazolium bromide; Glycine betaine imidazolium bromide analog; Zwitterionic imidazolium bromide precursor
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide material with a typical purity of ≥95% (HPLC), suitable for research and development applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request. For specific pharmacopeial (USP/EP) or custom grade requirements, please contact our technical sales team.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.